Ruben Amorim under pressure at Manchester United: Benfica preparing an offer.

Departure of Ruben Amorim?

According to The Sun: The coach of Manchester United, Ruben Amorim, could get the chance to return to Benfica. A possible candidate for the presidency of this Portuguese club attended the game at Etihad on Sunday.

Joao Noronha Lopes is confident that he can bring the 40-year-old coach back to his hometown club if he becomes chairman. Alongside him was former teammate Nuno Gomes, who could take on the role of vice-president if he wins the election.

“Ruben Amorim is the coach of Manchester United, so I cannot answer that question. One thing I know is that Ruben Amorim will one day be the coach of Benfica,” said Gomes.

Problems at United

After the 0:3 loss in the Manchester derby, Manchester United players began to lose confidence in their coach, and some are skeptical about the controversial three-defender tactic. Amorim confirmed that he does not intend to change his 3-4-2-1 formation despite the concerns.

United has only earned four points from four matches, marking the worst start since 1992, and has already been eliminated from the Carabao Cup. Nonetheless, the club's management supports the coach despite another disappointing outing.

Since taking office in November, Amorim has only achieved 31 out of 31 possible points and lost 16 matches. This is the worst record among 17 clubs in the top league.

“That is not the record one should have at Manchester United. You cannot even imagine what has happened in these months – there are many things going on here,” noted Amorim.

Problems after the defeat

After the recent defeats, the club's management denies that the players have lost confidence in Amorim and emphasizes that they continue to support him despite difficult times. Shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe was seen with his hands on his head after a tough match day at Etihad.

Amorim is aware that the pressure will continue until the team starts showing results. “I believe in my approach and will play this way until I decide to change it,” he added.

Player Ratings for Manchester United against Manchester City

Manchester United continues to suffer at the start of the season following the loss to Man City.

Ruben Amorim's team could not recover after the international break and lost 0:3 away.

Phil Foden opened the scoring for City in the 18th minute, and Erling Haaland scored again with two goals in the second half.

United remains in 14th place in the table.

The upcoming matches will be crucial for Manchester United and Ruben Amorim as the teams gradually adapt to the new season. The players need to come together and improve their style of play to boost results and retain the confidence of the club's management. The question arises whether the coach can fulfill these tasks or if he will be forced to look for a new job.